Eigenfunctions of $x^2M''+xM'+\lambda M=0$ with $M'(1)=0$ and $M'(L)=0$

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If we make the substitution of variables by $z=\ln(x)$ in $$x^2M''+xM'+\lambda M=0$$ then we will get $$M''(z)=-\lambda M(z)$$ We can consider different cases for $\lambda$:

Case 1: $\lambda>0$

Solving and applying the boundary conditions, we get that no eigenfunctions exist in this case.

Case 2: $\lambda < 0$

Same as in Case 1.

Case 3: $\lambda = 0$

We get the constant function $M(x) = c_2$. But if we check the orthogonality condition (the weight function in this case is $\rho(x) = \frac{1}{x}$), we will not get $0$.

Where am I mistaken? I'd appreciate a clarification.